Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) is a youth-led, women-focused non-profit organization established in June 2015. LETSAI particularly targets women, youths and children, the most vulnerable members of the society; it addresses protection issues through sustainable livelihood, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), psychosocial support through women groups and counseling sessions, and women empowerment interventions. The organization works with the relevant stakeholders towards peace building, sensitize women on GBV, management of survivors of violence by building and developing the skills of women and young girls. Hygiene promotion as a component where best practices of hygiene are being enhanced through house to house sensitization. The organizational values include timeliness, good attitude, integrity, excellence and professionalism while mainstreaming gender in all her interventions.
JOB TITLE: PROJECT FINANCE OFFICER (FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ADVISED TO APPLY)
POSITION CODE: LTS/CBM/KOG/25/FO
LOCATION: Lokoja field office, Kogi State.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
DURATION: 1 year subject to renewal
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st October, 2025
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to [email protected] using the position code as subject of email
Project Scope:
This project will directly target persons with disabilities, their family members and other community structures, the state and local government ministries, departments and agencies, Civil Society Organizations including Organization of People with Disabilities (OPDs), Women and girls, Community Health Workers and community members in Kogi state.
The project is equally a deliberate focus on strengthening the capacity of OPDS, CSOs, FBOs , government stakeholders and media platforms to understand and implement disability law in Kogi State using a structured multi-sectorial and Community Based Inclusive Development approach to reinforce awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities.
General Position Summary
Finance Officer:
- Maintain financial/accounting records and system of the project
- Ensure compliance with financial provisions of the contract
- Guide fund utilization and monitor budgetary spending
- Make payments of activities
- Represent the organisation on meetings on finance/fund management
- Generate and submit financial reports on schedule
Essential
- A degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
- A professional qualification such as ACA, CNA, or any other foreign qualification like ACCA, CIMA is an added advantage
- A solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Experience in using financial software like QuickBooks, ProMIS etc
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of financial and tax regulations
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
Desirable
- Honesty and integrity are desired attributes in this role.
- Multitasking and ability to work under pressure.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that the Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes
